The genus Protea, which has more than 92 species, subspecies and varieties. The amazing variety in plant size, habit, flower size and color of the genus Protea was the reason it was named after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his shape at will.

Often difficult to grow, proteas prefer an open, sunny position with light, usually acidic, well-drained soil. They can cope with occasional light frosts, but young plants need protection during their two winters. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth.

Sugarbush. Very showy dwarf variety with large dark pink flowers. Protea compacta is similar to Protea eximia. Its distribution is from the Kleinmond to Bredasdorp Mountains and is one of the best known proteas in the cut flower industry. Its leaves curve upward.Ordering seeds info

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2122 Protea cynaroides - seeds

King sugarbush, King protea. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush.Ordering seeds info

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4234 Protea grandiceps - seeds

A good Protea for the garden, with salmon-red flower-heads in late spring and early summer.Ordering seeds info

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3704 Protea neriifolia - seeds

Oleanderleaf protea is endemic to South Africa. Protea neriifolia, a member of the Bearded Sugarbushes, is one of the easiest proteas to grow. The long, slender leaves look similar to the leaves of the oleander. Protea neriifolia has a wider tolerance than most other proteas and can be grown in a climate with wet winters and dry summers, as well as in a climate with dry cold winters and wet summers and can withstand light, but brief frosts. Living for 15 years or more, Protea neriifolia is an excellent plant for the garden, especially as it grows quite well in soil which is slightly alkaline.The large flowers last up to three weeks in water and vary in colour from creamy-green to pink to deep carmine with a fluffy 'beard' of purple-black to pure white hairs.Ordering seeds info

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5006 Protea susannae - seeds

Protea susannae is a large, robust, upright shrub arising from a single stem. This easy-to-grow protea has lovely flowers throughout the winter months.Ordering seeds info